JP2006070454A - Vehicle theft and unauthorized parking preventing device - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle theft and unauthorized parking preventing device which can positively prevent vehicle theft and unauthorized parking possible at a private parking space. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicle theft and unauthorized parking preventing device is formed of a locking mechanism 12 arranged in a parking lot 11, a control unit 13 having a narrow band radio communication section 15, for controlling setting and releasing the locking mechanism, and a remote control key 16 having a radio command signal generating section 16a for narrow band radio communication, and issuing a radio command signal for unlocking the locking mechanism, to the control unit 13. When the remote control key is located out of a predetermined band from the control unit, the control unit sets the locking mechanism in a locking state. On the other hand when the remote control key is located within the predetermined band from the control unit, the control unit releases the locking state of the locking mechanism via the radio communication between a radio command signal generation section (narrow band radio communication section) and the narrow band radio communication section of the control unit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device, and more particularly, to a vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device in which a system comprising a combination of a parking lot vehicle lock device and a Bluetooth communication device is applied to a private parking lot.

  For example, in a public pay parking lot, a vehicle lock device is used to charge a parking fee for a parked vehicle and prevent non-payment, prevent vehicle theft, and prevent unauthorized parking. This vehicle lock device normally has a lock mechanism that prevents movement of the vehicle, a control calculation unit that sets and releases the lock mechanism, and measures a parking time to calculate a parking fee, and provides necessary information to the user. It is composed of a terminal device that presents, inputs necessary information from a user, and pays a parking fee.

  On the other hand, in private parking lots attached to houses, etc., in the past, except for garages, no special mechanism has been devised to prevent vehicle theft and unauthorized parking in the parking lot. It is common.

An example of a system that can be used for preventing vehicle theft in a private parking lot is the vehicle theft prevention system disclosed in Patent Document 1. This vehicle theft prevention system is composed of an in-vehicle device mounted on a vehicle and a management station installed in a parking lot. Each of the in-vehicle device and the management station includes a narrow area wireless communication device. The in-vehicle device and the management station use the respective narrow-area wireless communication devices to perform steady mutual communication via communication using encryption within a predetermined distance range, and monitor each other's state. When an abnormality is monitored in the in-vehicle device, the possibility of theft is judged and a notification is made, thereby preventing the vehicle theft. The in-vehicle device and the management station are configured to authenticate each other via the narrow-band wireless communication device when mutual communication is started, thereby preventing unauthorized use and impersonation by others.
JP 2004-227145 A

  Conventionally, regarding a private parking lot, a special system that can simultaneously achieve vehicle theft prevention and unauthorized parking prevention has not been proposed. An object of the present invention is to reliably prevent the owner from theft of his / her vehicle and to prevent others from using his / her own parking without permission in an individual parking lot.

  In view of the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device that reliably prevents vehicle theft and unauthorized parking that may occur in a private parking lot.

  The vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device according to the present invention is configured as follows in order to achieve the above object.

  A first vehicle theft / prevention device (corresponding to claim 1) includes a lock mechanism provided in a parking section, a control unit for controlling setting / release operation of the lock mechanism, and a narrow unit. A remote command device that has a wireless communication unit and outputs a radio command signal related to unlocking of the lock mechanism to the control unit, and the position of the remote command device is outside a predetermined distance with respect to the control unit The control unit sets the lock mechanism to the locked state, and when the position of the remote command device is within a predetermined distance with respect to the control unit, the narrow range wireless communication unit of the remote command device and the narrow range wireless communication unit of the control unit The control unit is configured to release the lock state of the lock mechanism via wireless communication therebetween.

  In the above vehicle anti-theft / unauthorized parking prevention device, the lock mechanism provided in the parking section is always kept in the lock setting state.For example, when the individual carrying the remote command device enters within a predetermined distance, the lock setting state of the lock mechanism is changed. It is cancelled | released and it becomes possible to perform the movement of the vehicle from a parking area, or the movement and parking of a vehicle to a parking area. Thereby, it is possible to prevent theft of an individual vehicle and unauthorized use of another person's parking area.

  The second vehicle anti-theft / unauthorized parking prevention device (corresponding to claim 2), in the above configuration, preferably, the narrow-band wireless communication unit of the control unit and the narrow-band wireless communication unit of the remote command device are Bluetooth communication devices. Yes, the wireless communication is Bluetooth communication.

  The third vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device (corresponding to claim 3) is preferably characterized in that, in the above configuration, the parking section is a private parking lot.

  In a fourth vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device (corresponding to claim 4), preferably, the remote command device is a portable remote control key.

  The fifth vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device (corresponding to claim 5) is preferably characterized in that, in the above configuration, the remote command device is a mobile phone equipped with a Bluetooth communication function.

  In a sixth vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device (corresponding to claim 6), preferably, the remote commanding device is a communication device mounted on the vehicle.

  According to the present invention, a lock mechanism is provided in a private parking lot (dedicated parking section), and the lock mechanism is always maintained in a lock setting state, and the control unit (communication unit) of the lock mechanism and the personal remote command device are When the remote command device is located within a predetermined distance with respect to the control unit (or lock mechanism), for example, an ID (specific code) must be confirmed. Thus, since the lock setting state is released, it is possible to reliably prevent the personal vehicle from being stolen and to prevent others from using the private private parking lot without permission.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments (examples) of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  A vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows a system configuration of a vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device, FIG. 2 shows a configuration of a communication / control system, and FIG. 3 shows a control sequence.

  In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a private parking lot section (hereinafter referred to as “parking section”). A lock mechanism 12 is provided at a substantially central position in the longitudinal direction of the parking section 11. The structure of the lock mechanism 12 is arbitrary, and any well-known lock mechanism that is generally used at present can be used. The lock mechanism 12 is fixed to the surface of the parking section 11. The lock mechanism 12 includes a lock plate 12a that stands when the lock is set, and a lock plate driving device 12b that stands or releases the lock plate 12a. When the lock plate 12a stands up, the lock setting state is established, and the movement of the vehicle parked in the parking section 11 is prevented, or when the vehicle is not parked, another person can park the vehicle without permission in the parking section 11. can do. When the lock plate 12a falls sideways, the lock is released, and the vehicle can be moved from the parking section 11 (departure) or the vehicle can be parked (entered) into the parking section 11. The operation of the lock plate 12a in the lock mechanism 12 is performed when the control unit 13 gives an operation command signal SG1 to the lock plate driving device 12b. The control unit 13 gives an operation command signal SG1 for maintaining the locked state to the lock plate driving device 12b in a normal state. In a normal state, the lock mechanism 12 is maintained in a locked state in which the lock plate 12a is erected. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 10 denotes a car stop block.

  The control unit 13 includes a control unit 14 and a communication unit 15. The control unit 14 has the above-described control function, a storage unit 14a that stores control logic related to a control sequence described later, and a processing operation that reads and executes the control logic from the storage unit 14a and generates an operation command signal Part 14b. The communication unit 15 is a part that executes narrowband wireless communication, and preferably has a reception function based on a communication function of Bluetooth (registered trademark).

  The communication unit 15 described above is narrowband communication within a circular area range of, for example, a radius of 10 m centered on the position where the communication unit 15 exists, and is connected to the remote control key 16 specified by a specific code (ID). It has a wireless communication function that enables wireless communication.

  In the above, the control unit 13 may be configured integrally with the lock mechanism 12 or may be configured separately. However, the control unit 13 is basically disposed at substantially the same location as the parking section 11 or the lock mechanism 12.

  The remote control key 16 is a remote command device that is owned and carried by an individual who is the owner or user of the parking section 11. As shown in FIG. 2, the remote control key 16 has a radio command signal generator 16a, and has a function as a transmitter that always outputs a radio command signal (RA1), for example. The wireless command signal generator 16a performs narrowband wireless communication, and preferably has a Bluetooth communication function. The radio command signal generation unit 16a of the remote control key 16 enables radio communication within a circular area range of, for example, a radius of 10 m centered on the position where the remote control key 16 exists, and outputs a lock release command signal RA1 including a specific code. . When the individual is equipped with the remote control key 16 and approaches a distance within 10 m from the communication unit 15 of the control unit 13 described above, the communication unit 15 receives the unlock command signal RA1 transmitted from the remote control key 16. When the position of the remote control key 16 is away from the above-mentioned 10 m with respect to the communication unit 15 of the control unit 13, the unlock command signal RA1 transmitted from the remote control key 16 is not received by the communication unit 15.

  Next, a control sequence in the vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first step S <b> 11, the processing calculation unit 14 b takes in data relating to the setting state of the lock plate 12 a in the lock mechanism 12. Since the lock mechanism 12 is normally maintained in the lock setting state, the data related to the setting state is data indicating the lock setting state. In this state, the parking section 11 is in a state of preventing the movement of the vehicle when the personal vehicle is placed, and other people park the vehicle without permission when the vehicle is not placed. It is in a state to prevent.

  In the next determination step S12, it is determined in the communication unit 15 whether or not there is a response to the unlock command signal RA1 transmitted from the remote control key 16. If there is no response to the unlock command signal, the determination step S12 is repeated. If there is a response to the unlock command signal, the ID (specific code) and the communication unit 15 included in the unlock command signal RA1 transmitted from the radio command signal generator 16a of the remote control key 16 in the next determination step S13. It is determined whether or not the ID (specific code) prepared in (1) matches. If the IDs do not match, the process returns to step S12. If the IDs match, the process moves to step S14. In step S14, the processing calculation unit 14b sends a lock release signal to the lock plate driving device 12b of the lock mechanism 12 to release the lock state of the lock plate 12a.

  In step S14, when the lock state of the lock plate 12a of the lock mechanism 12 is released, the vehicle is taken out from the parking section 11 by an individual, or is stored / parked in the parking section 11.

  In the next step S <b> 15, the processing calculation unit 14 b takes in data related to the unlocked state of the lock plate 12 a in the lock mechanism 12. Since the lock mechanism 12 is released from the locked state, data indicating the lock setting released state is given. In this state, in the parking section 11, the individual can move his / her vehicle. While the state of step S15 is maintained, Bluetooth communication (RA1) is continued between the radio command signal generation unit 16a of the remote control key 16 and the communication unit 15 of the control unit 13.

  In the next determination step S16, it is determined in the communication unit 15 whether or not the response of the unlock command signal RA1 transmitted from the remote control key 16 is continued. If there is a response to the unlock command signal, the determination step S16 is repeated. If there is no response to the unlock command signal, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, the processing calculation unit 14b sends the lock plate setting operation command signal SG1 to the lock plate driving device 12b of the lock mechanism 12 again to set the lock state of the lock plate 12a.

  According to the above control sequence, only when the individual carries a dedicated remote control key and approaches within a predetermined distance with respect to the individual parking section 11, the always-locked state provided in the parking section 11 is set. The lock mechanism can be released, and only the individual can move (ship) or park (store) his / her vehicle. Others who do not have the remote control key are surely prevented from parking their vehicles in the parking section 11.

  In the above embodiment, the remote command device carried by the individual is a portable remote control key. Instead, as a remote command device, a mobile phone equipped with a Bluetooth communication function, or, for example, a Bluetooth communication mounted on a vehicle. Equipment can also be used. When the remote command device is a communication device mounted on a vehicle, it is preferable to turn on / off the Bluetooth function by turning on / off the starter key of the engine.

  Moreover, although the said embodiment demonstrated the example of the lock mechanism 12 for preventing the movement of the vehicle located in the approximate center of the parking section 11, it replaced with the location of the entrance / exit of the parking section 11 (front side in FIG. 1). The present invention can be similarly applied to a similar locking mechanism installed at a location. Furthermore, as a modified example of the lock mechanism, it can be similarly applied to a shutter of a garage. In this case, the shutter of the garage is always closed in a normal state. The shutter of the garage has substantially the same function as the locking mechanism of the parking section 11.

  The present invention is used for preventing vehicle theft in a private parking lot and preventing unauthorized parking by others.

It is a block diagram which shows the whole system configuration | structure of the vehicle theft and unauthorized parking prevention apparatus which concerns on this invention. It is a block block diagram which shows the structure of a communication / control system. It is a flowchart which shows a control sequence.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 Parking area 12 Lock mechanism 12a Lock board 12b Lock board drive device 13 Control unit 14 Control part 14a Memory | storage part 14b Processing calculating part 15 Communication part 16 Remote control key

Claims (6)

A locking mechanism provided in the parking area;
Control means for controlling the setting / release operation of the locking mechanism;
Comprising a narrow area wireless communication means, comprising a remote command means for outputting a radio command signal relating to unlocking of the lock mechanism to the control means,
When the position of the remote command means is outside a predetermined distance with respect to the control means, the control means sets the lock mechanism to the locked state, and the position of the remote command means is the predetermined distance with respect to the control means. The control means releases the lock state of the lock mechanism via wireless communication between the narrow area wireless communication means of the remote command means and the narrow area wireless communication means of the control means. A vehicle anti-theft / unauthorized parking prevention device.   2. The vehicle theft / reception according to claim 1, wherein the narrow-area wireless communication means of the control means and the narrow-area wireless communication means of the remote command means are Bluetooth communication devices, and the wireless communication is Bluetooth communication. Unauthorized parking prevention device.   The vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device according to claim 1, wherein the parking section is a private parking lot.   The vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the remote command means is a portable remote control key.   4. The vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device according to claim 2, wherein the remote command means is a mobile phone equipped with a Bluetooth communication function. The vehicle theft / unauthorized parking prevention device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the remote command means is a communication device mounted on a vehicle.

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